how to cut a rounded rectangle 2

[filippot]

I am really confused with this probably an easy task. i need to cut a rounded rectangle into 4 equal parts. don´t really figure out the most rational way to do that. i can do this with the circle, with using the scissor tool to cut from the anchor points.help!"

 

[vakohles]

Add new anchor points then use scissor tool.

The Pen tool with a + sign will add points to a selected path.

InDesign CS, Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS, Acrobat 7
Windows XP & MAC OS X (Yes I Use Both, Not at the Same Time)

 

[filippot]

theres also this tool named add anchor points. but is there maybe any shorter way to do it?

 

[rhyno2k]

How about this:

Draw a vertical line through the center of your rectangle.
With it selected, click:
Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.

Create a horizontal line through the center.
With it selected, click:
Object > Path > Divide Objects Below.

Each quadrant should now be its own object.


HTH,
--RHYNO

 

[itchybug]

Boris:

1. Draw a vertical line, make it about 2" long; Stroke only, no fill;
2. In the appearance palette, choose "Add New Stroke", and with this line item selected, go to Effect>Distort&Transform>Transform, and enter 90 degrees;
3. In the appearance palette, choose "Add New Stroke", then with this line item selected, go to Effect>Convert to Shape>Rounded Rectangle, set to fixed height and width, both 1.75", and choose the roundness to your liking;
4. Expand Appearance, and from the pathfinder palette, choose "Divide".

20 seconds flat.

Just for kicks.

Bert

http://www.itchybug.com

 

[filippot]

thanks guys. all of the suggested techniques work. tried them all. itchibug? proposed way is really probably the shortest in terms of time and also more effect based which makes it more universal. thanks.

 

[itchybug]

Boris:

It would be difficult to overestimate the power of Effects and the Appearance Palette in Illustrator. You can do awesome stuff with those functions...

By the way, if you only need the outside portions (paths) of the rounded rectangle, simply direct-select the center area and delete.

Bert

http://www.itchybug.com

 

[filippot]

Bert, i can´t understand your latest hint. you can direct select the center area when theres a path with a fill. here according to your instructions theres no fill. besides AI csI deletes all of the path when direct selection (clicked once somewhere inside the filled path) used.

 

[itchybug]

Boris:

Sorry, I meant to say direct-select the anchors in the center of the cake, or marquee them in outline view (fill won't interfere that way).

Bert

http://www.itchybug.com